The Folkestone Churches Winter Shelter (FCWS) has been operating for full six weeks now, which is the half-way point of the project. This report includes data recorded in the 42 …
Shepway Foodbank Voucher Issuing Centre in Hythe
ANYONE can reach crisis point If you or someone you know is struggling to pay the bills and feed yourself and your family, our Foodbank may be able to help! …
Why can’t you just accept everyone into the Winter Shelter?
We often hear the question ‘Why can’t you just accept everyone who is homeless into the Winter Shelter?’ It is a valid question and one that, unless you work professionally …
Next chapter at the Rainbow Centre as charity appoints new CEO
The trustees of the Rainbow Centre, which is based in Folkestone and has been serving the people of the district since 1985, has appointed Alison Chambers to be its new …
Rainbow Centre CEO steps down after seven years at the helm
The Rainbow Centre has announced that its Chief Executive, Jon Wilson, is to step down from his role at the Folkestone-based charity at the end of March. Jon arrived at …
Big Sleep Out 2017 raises over £4,000 for the Rainbow Centre
The annual Folkestone Big Sleep Out took place on Friday 29 September at St Mary’s School in Folkestone, and with 48 people taking part, is expected to raise in excess …